This skater style slouchy beanie makes great use of slipped stitches with variegated yarns. Instructions are included to customise the pattern to make a truly unique Hat.

Yarn
159 (203, 251, 305, 364) yd/152 (194, 240, 291, 347) m
66yd/63m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in Garter St.
4Ply/sock weight, plied yarn

Needles & Notions
Set 2.25mm/UK13/US1 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
2.25mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Manos del Uruguay Alegria (445yd/407m per 100g; 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Polyamide)

Shown in size 22in/55.75cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head

Gauge
30 sts x 42 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.25mm needles over St.St.
30 sts x 60 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.25mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes
To fit size: 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) in/40.75 (45.75, 50.75, 55.75, 61) cm
Finished size: 14.5 (16, 17.5, 19.25, 20.75) in/36.75 (40.75, 40.5, 49, 52.75) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on, slipped sts

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Crochet Provisional Cast-on and Garter Stitch Kitchener

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Published September 2016
PDF file size: 1.6MB
Product code: WW279KAllerton
Technical editors: Heather Murray & Clare Devine